GIVE THANKS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES

REFERENCE: 1Thessalonians 5:16-18, Philippians 4:4-5

Rejoice always,

Pray without ceasing,

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1Thess 5:16-18)

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say rejoice!

Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.(Phil 4:4-5)

COMMENT

The subtitle of today’s word can be summarized in the following way: “Instructions for holy living and peace with the Lord”. The words are rich and have real power that actually works. In faith I have often applied them in difficult circumstances and they have worked wonderfully to my advantage. I have experienced peace in bad traffic jam in Nairobi and have reached my destination still peaceful despite the lost time that may never be recovered.

In arguments, I hardly get annoyed if in the process, I pray silently for peace of mind giving thanks for whatever is happening. Immediately I pray, I then begin to experience some peace which cannot be explained. Thanks to the Lord Jesus, is a good defense mechanism and an exceptional weapon for spiritual warfare. The devil fears this weapon and quickly withdraws from whatever attack he may be trying to use to inflict pain or suffering. Following the success, then I am able to rejoice and give more thanks. As result, my mind is renewed and I am able to endure anything and I easily achieve my goals.

All the words of God, especially the written ones, are important for our living. The bible says the word of God is sharper than any double-edged sword and is able to penetrate even to dividing soul and spirit……. (Hebrew 4:12). The word works in our hearts just as Jesus himself does. Jesus is the word and the same word is him. Your word and you are one and the same. The court of law recognizes this. Imagine stating something in court and then change your mind and say you are joking. This kind of behavior will earn you punishment for committing crime of perjury.

It may be difficult or impossible to thank God for everything that may cause pain and suffering in life. May I request that you do a test to the word of God. The bible says in Malachi 3:10; “Test me in this, ”says the Lord…………

Take a step of faith and test God as his word says and you will prove God right in his promises. He will honour his word to all who are waiting, trusting him.